Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
473 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Satna. 57% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Satna, which ranks 18 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.9 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 26.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 37,649 registered service enterprises.